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Indians keep Red Sox from clinching with 4-3 win
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox will have to wait at least one more day to clinch their fifth
Penguins win preseason opener
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tyler Kennedy scored a tie-breaking power-play goal early in the third period to
Newton Falls parents ask questions about busing, teacher-student ratio
NEWTON FALLS — The board of education usually allocates 30 minutes for comments and questions from
South Range golfer eyes state title
1Under normal circumstances, being a standard bearer combines all the excitement of sign-holding and
Ursuline boys win sectional golf
VIENNA — Ursuline High carded a team score of 304 to win the Division II boys sectional golf
YSU linemen cited by conference
ST. LOUIS — Youngstown State’s entire offensive line was cited by the Missouri Valley Football
af2 will be in Toledo in 2010
TOLEDO — Toledo Arena Sports says it has acquired an arena football franchise and the team will
Judge allows ATM card in as evidence in upcoming murder trial
YOUNGSTOWN — An ATM card belonging to a Youngstown State University student slain almost 23 years
Union says it did not endorse opponent of U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan
YOUNGSTOWN — An employee union is demanding U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan’s Republican opponent remove “false
Park Vista invites public to card party
YOUNGSTOWN — Park Vista of Youngstown invites the public to a card party from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct.
REUNIONS
• Chalker High School in Southington has planned a semiannual breakfast for the alumnae for 9 a.m.
Attic treasure sale
MINERAL RIDGE — An attic treasure and rummage sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 4 at
Growth anticipated by Kiwanis Club
CANFIELD — Barbara Smith, president-elect of Kiwanis Club of Western Mahoning County, attended the
Austintown Block Watch
AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Central Block Watch will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at Wickliffe Christian
Simon Road Church event
BOARDMAN — Simon Road Church of God, 4750 Simon Road, will have a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Trash and treasure sale at Boardman church
BOARDMAN — Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St., will have its fall trash and treasure
State Controlling Board approves funding for state park facilities in Mahoning, Columbiana counties
COLUMBUS — The state Controlling Board approved funding today for improvements at state park
Cops kill ‘dazed and confused’ raccoon on South Side
YOUNGSTOWN — One of two small raccoons wandering around “dazed and confused” Sunday afternoon on
Police confront driver hit by bullet
YOUNGSTOWN — Charles Richardson told police he was shot in the right leg when someone inside a Pontiac SUV opened fire as he drove his cousin’s car southbound on Hillman Street near Myrtle Avenue late Sunday night.
Pair convicted in Kaluza case face sentencing Tuesday
Two people convicted in the March 24 shooting and robbery of a South Avenue restaurant manager will learn their fates Tuesday.
State Patrol promotes Altman to lieutenant
John C. Altman of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Canfield Post was promoted to the rank of lieutenant Monday by Colonel Richard H. Collins, patrol superintendent. Altman will transfer to the Toledo Post to serve as post commander.
Like Milton police are TRU TV stars
LAKE MILTON — Films crews from Los Angeles rode along with Lake Milton police officers in May to document traffic stops and other encounters to air on TruTV cable series “Speeders” and MTV reality series “Busted,” said Chief Michael K. Saltsman Sr.
National Guard due home Thursday
YOUNGSTOWN — Members of the Ohio Army National Guard’s 838th Military Police Co., with headquarters in Austintown, are returning home Thursday from conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
Brunner paves way for Aey to run as write-in
Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner decided today that David P. Aey is eligible to run for Mahoning County sheriff as a write-in candidate.
State checks for mines in Weathersfield
A team from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Mineral Resources Management, which has been working in Weathersfield Township on a mine subsidence project for a month, plans to start another project in the township over the next several weeks.
Warren police to nab mystery monitor thief
thief who walked off with a lightweight flat-screen computer monitor from the main library on Mahoning Avenue Saturday afternoon may have been a mystery novel fan, but police hope her act won’t be a mystery for long.
Dog thwarts trespasser in Warren
A Northfield Avenue Northwest Warren woman can apparently thank her German Shepherd for thwarting a break-in at her home at about 2:20 a.m. today.
South Range Elementary wins award
The state education department nominated the school based on its consistent record of
Athleticism, speed are key to Howland success
The Tigers are 8-0-1 with a tie against Hathaway Brown. HOWLAND — The Howland girls soccer
Plan is just first step, panel head says
Community input will be gathered from various groups. BOARDMAN — The leader of a business
‘A new school, a new attitude’
The new MLK Jr. Elementary in Youngstown serves about 450 pupils. YOUNGSTOWN — Cathy Dorbish,
Big Ben battered, Steelers stuffed
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger had a bandage on his throwing hand and winced while dressing.
Shuba recalls stadium fondly
The former Brooklyn Dodger played three World Series at Yankee Stadium. YOUNGSTOWN — With the
Salem to update its traffic system
The city plans to smooth out traffic on its main drag. SALEM — Next year around this time the
Biffle captures second straight Chase victory; Edwards leads
The glory day for the Roush teams was a nightmare for top-seeded Kyle Busch. DOVER, Del. — At
Stark ravin’ bad
Anderson awful in Browns’ 28-10 loss to Ravens BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens were
New Harding High offers a ‘classy’ ambience
Three schools for pupils in kindergarten through eighth grade are being built in Warren.
Early-retirement savings to cover YSU bond debt
The university plans to borrow $40 million to finance a variety of projects. YOUNGSTOWN — The
IN The HUDDLE Locals in the NFL
How NFL players with local ties fared Sunday: Pierre Garcon (wide receiver Mount Union, Colts) —
Man killed in crash
Man killed in crash MECCA — The Warren Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a
Vindicator intern lets go, takes charge, awakens
Getting hypnotized is as profound and as mundane as waking up in the morning. Deep thoughts like
Valley broadcasters work to meet deadline
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley’s commercial television broadcasters are preparing for the digital
Did al-Qaida bomb hotel?
Did al-Qaida bomb hotel? ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Taliban militants based near the Afghan border and
STATE OF OHIO
STATE OF OHIO Background checks It wasn’t until 1993 that nonteaching school employees who had
A now-closed early-retirement incentive program at Youngstown State University will result in
A now-closed early-retirement incentive program at Youngstown State University will result in
Study: In algebra, kids are misplaced
Algebra is viewed as a ‘gateway’ course for higher learning. WASHINGTON (AP) — More kids than
Companies join to push music on memory cards
NEW YORK (AP) — Just as vinyl once gave way to compact discs as the main physical medium for music,
PRIMETIME EMMYS Some of the winners
A partial list of winners at Sunday’s 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards presented by the Academy of
Smothers brother takes home Emmy
Smothers brother takes home Emmy hTommy Smothers received a commemorative writing achievement
Prime Minister Olmert of Israel gives resignation
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, embroiled in a series of corruption probes, resigned
President of South Africa steps down
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Thabo Mbeki delivered what some observers are calling the best speech
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
Sunday: The Hartford native turned in his third-best finish of the 2008 season Sunday at the Camping
Michael apologizes to fans
Michael apologizes to fans LONDON — Singer George Michael apologized to his fans Sunday for
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Drs. James and Cynthia Kravec, Canfield, girl, Sept. 20. Shane
Report says fire departments lag in response time
COLUMBUS (AP) — Few fire departments in fast-growing central Ohio meet the national standards for
America rebounds for Ryder triumph
The Europeans didn’t win the Cup for the first time since 1999. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Boo Weekley
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Hubbard Public Library trustees board, 5:15 p.m., Schafer Conference Room, 436 W.
Chucking plastic, bucking trend
The average debt for those with credit card balances is $17,100. NEW YORK (AP) — Here’s one way to
There is a tougher but urgent transition ahead
Opinion: On the morning of Nov. 5, whoever wakes up as president-elect should be able to answer a question
ENTRANCING THERAPY
If you’re willing to believe in it, hypnotism may help your problems Not everyone is open to the
The $1 trillion wake-up call
Editorial: The $1 trillion wake-up call Just a week ago, President Bush’s position was that the fundamentals
Hating the other party serves no purpose
Opinion: NEW YORK — As angry and politically active as I am this presidential election, I’m starting to
REGION
REGION New Web site launched for Youngstown architects YOUNGSTOWN — Balog Steines Hendricks &
The five business incubator programs in Northeast Ohio that are part of NEOinc have created a total
The five business incubator programs in Northeast Ohio that are part of NEOinc have created a total
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Sunday 1stSEmDHigh Tide (Gonzalez)2.602.202.10 Darragh (Banda)3.402.40
Couple rakes in figures in bobblehead business
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — Working from home has its challenges. Jeff and Christine Wolsky know them
A break for consumers
A break for consumers Kansas City Star: Oil prices are plummeting around the globe, down 38
Big upset provides big boost
Just like that, Youngstown State is back in the thick of things in the Missouri Valley Football
“The American people are concerned about the situation in our financial markets and our
Opinion: “The American people are concerned about the situation in our financial markets and our economy. And
Homeowner must cover cost of wind-damaged fixtures
As of Sunday, there were still about 125,000 customers without power across Ohio. COLUMBUS (AP) —
Let the union take initiative
Opinion: Let the union take initiative EDITOR: The real problem with the closing of Hubbard’s IGA remains
Today is Monday, Sept. 22, the 266th day of 2008. There are 100 days left in the year. Autumn
Today is Monday, Sept. 22, the 266th day of 2008. There are 100 days left in the year. Autumn
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Saturday’s late games
Slippery Rock 24, Gannon 16 — SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — Redshirt sophomore Ryan Lehmeier ran for two
NFL PREVIEW \ Tonight’s game
NEW YORK JETS at SAN DIEGO Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. TV: ESPN Opening line: Chargers by 71‚Ñ2. Record
WARREN G. HARDING HIGH SCHOOL
WARREN G. HARDING HIGH SCHOOL Fast facts Size: 318,670 square feet Student capacity: 1,803
ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games
AFC Dolphins 38, Patriots 13 FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Ronnie Brown and the lowly Miami Dolphins ended
STATE STREET
STATE STREET Comments sought Written comments concerning the State Street traffic light project
Tribe moves past .500 with win over Detroit; Pittsburgh falls again
The Pirates recorded their record-tying 16th consecutive losing season. CLEVELAND — Cliff Lee
SOCCER POLLS Area top 10s There’s a quite entertaining game scheduled this evening at Boardman High School where the Cardinal Mooney girls (4-2) play the 8-1 Spartans at 7 p.m. The Cardinals
Boys 1. Mooney (7-2) 2. West Branch (7-1) 3. Howland (5-1-4) 4. Canfield (5-2-4) 5. Poland
MLK JR ELEMENTARY: About the school
The ribbon-cutting ceremony Sunday at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, 2724 Mariner Ave.,
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 1, Baltimore 0 Toronto 6, Boston 3 Tampa Bay
Inventory shows gifts Strickland kept, gave back
The governor is pretty strict when it comes to his own ethics rules. COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Calvin G.Wilson, 31, of 176 Oak Knoll Ave. N.E., Warren, and
tennis
tennis Women Saint Vincent 6, Westminster 3 — Saint Vincent is 7-1 and the Titans are 6-3. Men
Bailout plan frustrates Congress
One senator said the U.S. hasn’t seen the end of the cost yet, calling the situation ‘the mother of
‘Worst Week’: a great time for star Kyle Bornheimer
The series’ creator was a producer on ‘SportsNight’ and ‘Scrubs.’ NEW YORK — Sam Briggs is
‘30 Rock’ stars take home Emmys
AMC’s ‘Mad Men’ won best drama. LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Mad Men” and “30 Rock” aren’t ratings winners,
Indians win, Pirates lose
Indians win, Pirates lose The Indians went over the .500 mark by defeating the Tigers, while the
PBS 45/49 set to go digital in November
Viewers will notice a clearer picture after the digital conversion. KENT — The Public
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED James E. Blackmon Jr. The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is
boardman plan Township objectives
Trustees have approved a plan laying out short, mid- and long-term goals for the township. The
Government backs Wall St., not science
Opinion: To think a week ago we were fretting about pigs and lipstick! Strange as it seems, the collapse of
Here’s a page from making books smell better
Dear Heloise: Do you know how to remove the musty smell from books? We have a nice set of atlases,
Neglected wife calls a foul
Dear Annie: I have been married for 16 years and have three young children. My husband works 12-hour
Old offenses can mean school workers’ dismissal
Background checks are resulting in uncertain futures for some employees. Sweeping changes in
Monday's Best Bets on TV
“Dancing With the Stars” (8 p.m., ABC): “Dancing With the Stars” returns with a cast of happy
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